Campaign issue of 1920 centers on four year government
The piece argues the people want a four year government under a strong national plan. It claims Cox’s platform mirrors national affairs policy, while Democratic control since 1913 failed to meet public needs. It portrays Harding Coolidge and Cox Roosevelt as stark choices in the November election.
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Phep
United States
Ernor Cox
Ment Wilson
Gon
Pracahd
Cox
Harding
Coolidge
Roosevelt
Savings and Liberty Bonds Urge Curb on Spending
The article urges thrift for households and notes postal savings remain secure at low interest. It argues government promotions of Liberty Bonds as a smart buy, comparing saving strategies to finance in both personal and national economies amid fluctuating prices and inflation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bendit
Sue
The Woman Who Won Over a Professor and Six Voters
A professor argued women would back their party, but a 21 year old girl shifted opinions by denouncing a candidate for cutting funds to state hospitals and schools. Her stance against neglect of the feeble minded swayed the professor and six other women toward the opposition.
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Huband
Lincoln
Chicago
William H. Seward
Seward
New York
Ana
Andrew G. Curtin
Henry
Pennsylvania
India
Lane
Lne
Indiaa
Lydia E. Pinkham
Spedar Rapids
Lydia E.pinkham
Lydia E.pin
H. Rognie
Ellis Blvd
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
After Dinner Stories and Quick Wits in Verse
A jumbled page excerpt features a telegraph office boy’s dream to cause fear with his name and a Sunday school lesson misfire about heaven. A London fog yields a comic meeting with a murky river figure saying he is emerging from it.
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Broadway
Tal Telegraph Company
Charlie
Farmer Spuds
London
Hyphenation question on bidirectional voting effect
The inquiry asks if a hyphen used to link terms in text implies a dual voting effect. It notes confusion about whether a hyphen indicates two opposing actions or perspectives and seeks clarification on its usage in ballots or documents.
The Lincoln Campaign and 1860 Election Dynamics
A condensed history of the 1860 race detailing the Democratic split, Lincoln’s nomination in Chicago, Seward’s defeat by claque tactics, the Constitutional Union ticket, and the electoral outcome. It notes Lincoln’s decisive win despite a minority popular vote and the looming crisis of secession.
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Gers
Seward
Lincoln
Illinois
Abe
Abraham Lincoln
Constitutional Union Party
John Bell
Tennessee
Edward Everett
Massachusetts
Douglas
Breckenridge
Breckinridge
Bell
Missouri
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Dénooin
Questions and Answers Information Service Notice
The Athens Messenger advertises an information bureau with Frederic J. Haskin as director offering to answer questions. It states the service cannot give legal medical or financial advice and cannot settle domestic troubles. Send question, full name address and two cents postage for return.
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Athens Messenger Information Bureau
Frederic J. Haskin
Washington, D. C
The
Inquirer
Q and A on naval flags air radio and other topics
An 1915 style Q and A column answers questions on naval flags the Huron as flagship of the Asiatic fleet indoor wireless aerials egg yield from hens cas tor oil in aero motors prize fighting legality and the Tuscania crew all from the same reader submissions with concise factual replies.
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Navy Department
United States
Huron
South Dakota
New Mexico
T. A
Salmon P. Chase
Horace Greeley
Egypt
Cheops
Bureau of Biological Survey
B. A
Air Service
Tuscania
H. M. S. Tuscania
Labor moderates wage drive as price cuts spread
Edward F. Cunningham of the labor department bureau says organized labor is tempering demands for further wage increases due to a nationwide price cutting wave. He notes the strike epidemic is ending and production should rise, with no more than 60,000 workers in disputes nationwide and only two cases referred for adjustment this week.
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Ralph F. Couch
United Press
Washington
Edward F. Cunningham
Confederation Bureau
The
Labor Department
Cunningham
United States
Department
Postwar Employment Rises as Weekly Cases Grow
Data shows new weekly cases climbing from 17 to 20 while employment of men reaches its highest level since the armistice, signaling recovery. The shift indicates a strengthening labor market and ongoing public health updates.
Freshmen Scored for Disorder at Ohio University
President Alston Ellis spoke in Chapel Wednesday condemning the disorderly demonstration that damaged local stores and restaurants. He urged stricter law and order while noting freshmen participants helped settle damages by paying for their rumpus the previous week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University
Alston Ellis
Health Board Sets Monthly Meeting and Plans
The county board of health met Tuesday afternoon with Health Officer J. M. Higgins. Bills were approved and a new typewriter purchased. Reports from the Red Cross nurse and health commission were favorable. Members present included Dr. J. N. Higgins Athens Dr. Stanley Albany Dr. McLaughlin Guysville and Attorney G. W. Rose Glouster.
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County Board of Health
J. M. Higgins
Red Cross
Health Commission
Health Board
J.N. Higgins
Athens
Stanley
Albany
McLaughlin
Guysville
G. W. Rose
Glouster
Dear Mrs. Thompson Suggests Worry Over Unaffectionate Husband
A 32 year old wife, married 12 years with three children, pleads for help about her husband who drinks and shows little affection. She notes he rejects church and social life, leaving her feeling isolated. A respondent counsels personal struggle and offers comforting verse.
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Blue Martha
Ife
Conversation on teen conduct and chaperones
A reader asks about proper behavior for teens dating and motor rides. The guidance stresses parental permission for girls, early evening outings, and that a sixteen year old should not have a standing boyfriend. if a boy visits, he should leave by nine o clock.
Chandler autos price cut announced in Cleveland
The Chandler Motor Car company reduced the price of Chandler cars by $200 effective immediately, announced in Cleveland Ohio on September 29.
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Cleveland, O
Chandler Autos
Chan Motor Car Company
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